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Evening 'make up' after beach day products

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Squirrelchops1 · 18/04/2026 16:29

Hi all
I dont really tend to bother with makeup of an evening after a day in the sun but sometimes think something to evening out my skin and add some glow might be nice. I get malasma patches despite wearing factor 50. I tan really easily too.
I really dont want foundation. I have used bronzing powder in the past but don't like the powdery feel if it is still warm out and I'm hot.
I tried some bronzing drops you add to moisturiser but they didn't do much.
So any advice and suggestions greatly appreciated.

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AbzMoz · 18/04/2026 18:52

I really like the Nars multiple for holiday - stick so doesn’t count as liquid faff, versatile and can be layered up for a softer or more intentional look. Though I’ve since heard the formula changed and there are some dupes …

Squirrelchops1 · 18/04/2026 20:11

Thanks. I like Nars tinted moisturiser so will have a look

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Squirrelchops1 · 19/04/2026 10:51

I'm now erring toward a light glowy primer like CT Wonderglow or ELF do similar.....

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KrazyboutKillian · 19/04/2026 10:58

Garner do a cc cream , it’s light , doesn’t feel like foundation but gives some glow and smoothness . That might be what you need , it’s a tenner !

Squirrelchops1 · 19/04/2026 15:28

Thank you

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minipie · 19/04/2026 15:39

Erborian CC creme - very light, feels like a light moisturiser but will even things out and provide a bit of glow. It won’t fully disguise the melasma (I get it too) but definitely better than nothing.

Squirrelchops1 · 19/04/2026 18:13

minipie · 19/04/2026 15:39

Erborian CC creme - very light, feels like a light moisturiser but will even things out and provide a bit of glow. It won’t fully disguise the melasma (I get it too) but definitely better than nothing.

Hi.
I'm currently using the eborian cc cream after reading reviews but the texture is a bit too 'sunscreen' like for evening wear i think
It's ok but I'm not raving about it.

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1emma19 · 20/04/2026 11:25

Hi OP. Try a cream or liquid highlighter with 'light-reflecting pigments'. For the melasma patches specifically, a tinted SPF topped with the highlighter evens tone. The less product = the better, when skin is already warm/flushed from sun exposure.

Squirrelchops1 · 20/04/2026 11:26

Thank you, some great tips for me to look at there.

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